Sherwood Forrest Campgrounds Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO EAST BRANCH BLACK RIVER· Medina, Ohio· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Sherwood Forrest Campgrounds Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 70% in OH)
Dam Length275 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage34 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge25 cfs
NID IDOH00620

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 18, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Gerald Forstner, III and Kurtis Forstner

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sherwood Forrest Campgrounds Lake Dam?

Sherwood Forrest Campgrounds Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Sherwood Forrest Campgrounds Lake Dam?

Sherwood Forrest Campgrounds Lake Dam is owned by Gerald Forstner, III and Kurtis Forstner (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sherwood Forrest Campgrounds Lake Dam?

Sherwood Forrest Campgrounds Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sherwood Forrest Campgrounds Lake Dam?

Sherwood Forrest Campgrounds Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Sherwood Forrest Campgrounds Lake Dam last inspected?

Sherwood Forrest Campgrounds Lake Dam was last inspected on October 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.